• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.396-404
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• 2002

목적 : 자궁암의 방사선치료시 호발하는 직장 부작용은 직장 방사선량과 관계가 있다는 보고들이 많다. ICRU 38에 따른 직장 선량을 측정함으로 강내 방사선치료 시에 조사되는 직장선량의 정도 관리에 기여할 수 있다고 생각하여 전산상 계산된 선량과 강내치료시 다이오드 검출기로 직접 측정된 직장 선량의 차이를 비교해 보고자 하였다. 대상 : 2001년 6월-2002년 2월까지 고선량율 Iridium-192 동위원소를 이용하여 고선량율 강내 방사선치료를 시행 받은 자궁경부암 환자 9명을 대상으로 하였다. 강내치료는 주 2회씩 A점에 총 $6\~8$회간 총 $28\~32\;Gy$ 시행되었다 9명에서 총 44회의 강내치료 중 선량 측정이 가능하였고, 모의치료 계획시의 필름 및 분할 고선량율 강내 방사선치료 시에 촬영한 필름을 기준으로 전산화 계획 시스템상 계산한 직장 기준점 선량과 강내치료를 하면서 다이오드 직장 검출기에서 측정된 선량을 각각 분석하였다. 결과 : 모의치료시 필름을 기준한 직장의 전산화 계획상의 선량과 강내치료 시마다 촬영한 필름으로 다시 전산화 계획상 계산한 직장선량값 사이에는 상당한 차이가 있었다. 강내치료시에 촬영한 사진을 기준으로 전산화 설계에서 계산된 값과 강내치료 중에 검출기로 측정한 직장 선량 사이에도 차이가 많았다. 직장 검출기 표시점의 치료계획 선량을 5개 점에서 계산해 보았을 때 ICRU 38 직장 기준점이 최대 직장 선량점과 일치하는 경우는 $22.2\%$ (2/9)에 불과하였다. 결론 : 자궁암에서 고선량율 강내 방사선치료 선량을 계획할 때 모의 치료시 촬영한 필름만 가지고 직장 선량을 최적화하는 것이 가장 적절한 방법이라고 볼 수는 없다. 본 연구를 통해 고선량율 강내치료시의 직장 선량이 치료시마다 상당히 변화가 많다는 사실을 확인하였으므로 가능하면 직장선량을 실측하거나 아니면 최소한 직장표지기를 삽입하고 측방 투시를 함으로 직장 위치를 파악하는 것이 자궁암의 고선량을 강내 방사선치료에서 정도관리 면에서 중요한 과정이라 생각한다.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.88-95
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• 2012

Purpose: The fibrates are ligands for peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) ${\alpha}$ and used clinically as hypolipidemic drugs. The fibrates are known to cause peroxisome proliferation, enhance superoxide dismutase (SOD) expression and catalase activity. The antioxidant actions of the fibrates may modify radiation sensitivity. Here, we investigated the change of the radiation sensitivity in two cervix cancer cell lines in combination with fenofibrate (FF). Materials and Methods: Activity and protein expression of SOD were measured according to the concentration of FF. The mRNA expressions were measured by using real time reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction. Combined cytotoxic effect of FF and radiation was measured by using clonogenic assay. Results: In HeLa cells total SOD activity was increased with increasing FF doses up to 30 ${\mu}M$. In the other hand, the catalase activity was increased a little. As with activity the protein expression of SOD1 and SOD2 was increased with increasing doses of FF. The mRNAs of SOD1, SOD2, $PPAR{\alpha}$ and $PPAR{\gamma}$ were increased with increasing doses of FF. The reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced by radiation was decreased by preincubation with FF. The surviving fractions (SF) by combining FF and radiation was higher than those of radiation alone. In Me180 cells SOD and catalase activity were not increased with FF. Also, the mRNAs of SOD1, SOD2, and $PPAR{\alpha}$ were not increased with FF. However, the mRNA of $PPAR{\gamma}$ was increased with FF. Conclusion: FF can reduce radiation sensitivity by ROS scavenging via SOD induction in HeLa. SOD induction by FF is related with $PPAR{\alpha}$.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.26-32
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• 1984

원자발전소의 가동에 따른 기체상 방사성물질의 방출로부터 주변주민이 받는 피해는 정상상태와 사고 경우로 나눠서 해석하게 된다. 정상상태 경우 방사성물질의 대기확산 모델은 주로 연평균 통계치를 사용하는 Gaussian식을 채택하나 사고결과 해석시에는 풍향 풍속의 변화를 추적하는 실시간(real time) 확산모델을 이용한다. 본고에서는 고려 원자력발전소의 정상가동에 따른 $1977{\sim}1982$년 6개년에 걸친 주변주민의 피복 선량을 Gaussian 직선제도 모델에 의한 대기확산인자치로 계산하였으며 사고경우에 대해서 요구되는 대상지역 주변의 대기확산계수 특성치를 구하는 간편한 영상처리방식을 실제 실험을 통해 제시하였다.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.146-153
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• 2017

Background: Acute radiation syndrome (ARS) primarily refers to damage to the hematopoietic system, myeloid system, and gastrointestinal (GI) system caused by radiation exposure. Such damage progresses to become life-threatening. In particular, as the syndrome develops very rapidly-within several hours from radiation exposure-prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment are needed, as is further research into appropriate diagnostic and treatment modalities. Materials and Methods: Minipigs, which display human-like properties, underwent whole-body irradiation at 2 or 4 Gy (doses causing hematopoietic ARS) or at higher doses of 7 or 12 Gy. Changes in the blood cells and clinical symptoms were analyzed and we performed a necropsy when the animals succumbed to ARS. Results and Discussion: The minipig irradiated with 2 Gy showed a decrease in white blood cells, including neutrophils, lymphocytes, and platelets in the early stages. However, the blood cell counts gradually increased and returned to normal values. The minipig irradiated with 4 Gy succumbed due to hematopoietic ARS. In contrast, the minipigs irradiated with 7 or 12 Gy exhibited clinical symptoms of combined GI damage and hematopoietic syndrome. Moreover, a characteristic pattern of platelet changes was observed in the 7 and 12 Gy irradiated minipigs. Conclusion: The changes in the platelet count caused by radiation exposure observed in minipigs, which are hematologically and pathohistologically similar to humans, suggest that they can be used as a novel diagnostic criterion.

• 치과방사선
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.253-264
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• 1990

PanelipseⅡ 파노라마 방사선사진 촬영시 두 경부 주요기관의 방사선 흡수선량 분포를 평가하기 위하여 LiF(TLD-100/sup R/) 열발광선량계를 phantom (RT-210 Humanoid Head & Neck Section/sup R/)내부의 중요 해부구조물과 피부표면에 위치시켜 관전류 4㎃와 노출시간 20초의 조건하에서 관전압변화(65kVp. 75kVp, 85kVp)에 따른 방사선 흡수선량을 측정하여 아래와 같은 결론을 얻었다. 내부해부구조물의 방사선 흡수선량은 비인강부위에서 104mGy, 1.065mGy, 2.09mGy로써 가장 높게 나타났고 이하선의 내엽부위에서는 0.525mGy, 0.579mGy, 1.108mGy로, 악하선부위에서는 0.481mGy, 0.608mGy, 1.191mGy로 비교적 높게 나타났으며 85kVp에서만 흡수선량이 측정된 안구와 갑상선부위는 0.172mGy와 0.128mGy로써 비교적 낮게 나타났다. 피부표면의 방사선 흡수선량은 제1경추 후방부위에서 1.263mGy, 1.538mGy, 2.952mGy로써 가장 높게 나타났고 이하선부위에서는 0.267mGy, 0.401mGy, 0.481mGy로 비교적 높게 나타났으며 인중부위는 0.057mGy, 0.068mGy, 0.081mGy, 85kVp에서만 흡수선량이 측정된 턱의 중앙부위는 0.059mGy로써 비교적 낮게 나타났다. 관전압 증가에 따른 내부해부구조물의 방사선 흡수선량 증가는 65kVp에서 75kVp로 증가함에 따라 1.1배로 나타났으며, 76kVp에서 85kVp로 증가시에는 1.9배로 나타났다. 관전압 증가에 따른 피부표면의 방사선 흡수선량 증가는 65kVp에서 75kVp로 증가함에 따라 1.3배로 나타났으며, 75kVp에서 85kVp로 증가시에는 1.6배로 나타났다.

• 환경생물
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.384-391
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• 2003

The induction of chromosome aberrations in Hordeum vulgare germs after irradiation is studied for the dose range of 10 to 1,000 mGy. The relationship between the frequency of aberrant cells and the absorbed dose is shown to be non -linear and has a dose-independent plateau within the range of 56-467 mGy where the level of cytogenetic damage is statistically significantly distinguished from the spontaneous level. The comparison of the goodness of the experimental data fitting with mathematical models of different complexities, using the most common quantitative criteria, demonstrates the benefit of the piecewise linear model over the linear and polynomial ones in approximating the cytogenetical disturbance frequency. The results of our study support the conclusion about indirect mechanism of chromosome aberrations induced by low doses or dose rates mutagenesis.

• 치과방사선
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.255-260
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• 1999

Purpose: The objective of this study was to evaluate the possibility of substitution of the zonography for the full-mouth periapical radiography in aspect of radiation protection. Materials and Methods: Rando phantom and LiF TLD chips were used for dosimetry. The absorbed doses at brain, skin above the TMJ. parotid gland. bone marrow in the mandibular body. and thyroid gland during the full-mouth periapical radiography. panoramic radiography. and zonography were measured. Resul ts: From the zonography. the absorbed doses to the brain. the skin over the TMJ. and the parotid gland were relatively high. but the absorbed doses to the bone marrow in the mandibular body and. especially. the thyroid gland were very low. Conclusion: The zonography can be an alternative to the full-mouth periapical radiography in aspect of radiation protection.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.162-166
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• 2023

Background: Assessment of the radiation doses to which workers are exposed can differ depending on the placement of dosimeters on the body. In addition, it is affected by whether the placement is under or over a shielding apron. This study aimed to evaluate the actual positioning of personal dosimeters on the body, with or without shielding aprons, among radiation workers in Korea. Materials and Methods: We analyzed the survey data, which included demographic characteristics, such as sex, age, occupation, work history, and placement of the personal dosimeter being worn, from a cohort study of Korean radiation workers. We assessed the use of personal dosimeters among workers, stratified by sex, age, working period, starting year of work, and occupation. Results and Discussion: Overall, high compliance (89.1% to 99.0%) with the wearing of dosimeters on the chest was observed regardless of workers' characteristics, such as age, sex, occupation, and work history. However, the placement of dosimeters, either under or over the shielding aprons, was inconsistent. Overall, 40.1% of workers wore dosimeters under their aprons, while the others wore dosimeters over their aprons. This inconsistency indicates that radiation doses are possibly measured differently under the same exposure conditions solely owing to variations in the placement of worn dosimeters. Conclusion: Although a lack of uniformity in dosimeter placement when wearing a shielding apron may not cause serious harm in radiation dose management for workers, the development of detailed guidelines for dosimeter placement may improve the accuracy of dose assessment.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.85-91
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• 2008

Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is believed to be one of the best radiation treatment techniques. IMRT is able to deliver fatal doses of radiation to the tumor region with minimal exposure of critical organs. It is essential to have a comprehensive quality assurance program to assure precision and accuracy in treatment, due to the character of IMRT. We applied quality assurance technique to the Eclipse treatment planning system and sought to determine its effectiveness in patient treatment planning. An acrylic phantom, film, and an ionization chamber were used in this study.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.49-52
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• 2012

Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of postoperative radiotherapy for the treatment of keloid scars administered immediately after Cesarean section. Materials and Methods: A total of 26 postpartum patients with confirmed keloids resulting from previous Cesarean sections received either 12 or 15 Gy radiotherapy. The radiotherapy was divided into three 6 MeV electron beam fractions administered during the postpartum period immediately following the final Cesarean section. To evaluate ovarian safety, designated doses of radiation were estimated at the calculated depth of the ovaries using a solid plate phantom and an ionization chamber with the same lead cutout as was used for the treatment of Cesarean section operative scars and a tissue equivalent bolus. Results: In total, the control rate was 77% (20 patients), while six (23%) developed focally elevated keloids (ranging from 0.5 to 2 cm in length) in the middle of the primary abdominal scar. Five patients experienced mild hyperpigmentation. Nonetheless, most patients (96%) were satisfied with the treatment results. The estimated percentage of the applied radiation doses that reached the calculated depth of the ovaries ranged from 0.0033% to 0.0062%. Conclusion: When administered during the immediate postpartum period, postoperative electron beam radiotherapy for repeated Cesarean section scars is generally safe and produces good cosmetic results with minimal toxicity.